Ticks: Real Life Vampires
Featured Author: Alexandra Wickson, MPH What are ticks? Ticks are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and...
Earth Science
Earth Science is a broad field that studies all of the matter on our planet. An Earth Scientist might study the oceans, the atmosphere, or the rocks and molten metal that compose our planet's interior. Will our planet be able to sustain life forever?
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How do Volcanoes Erupt? What is a Volcano?
The Earth’s Layers The earth is like a chocolate covered ice cream bar. When you take that first bite –... -
Cleaning Up an Urban Creek at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve
by Sarah Poletti, Conservation Research Bridge Program, Amphibian Foundation The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a pocket of nature hidden in the... -
How to Start a Home Garden
You can start a home garden anywhere, even indoors. And you don’t need any fancy supplies, just an old milk...
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